RX8inSTL's RX-8 Round 2
05-16-2014, 06:04 PM
#1
RX8inSTL's RX-8 Round 2
So this is something I always regretted not doing with my old 8 to show its progress. Well a little history I bought my old 8 100% stock nearly 5 years ago and never planned to sell it. Well the time came when I got an offer on it and at the time I was really wanting to get an FD so I let the car go on to a new owner. Luckily I knew I would still be seeing the car around. Here's a picture of my first 8, an 04 Ti Grey.
So literally a day after I sold my 8 I saw my new 8 in the FS section here. It was a deal I could not pass up so I made the arrangements to go and pick her up that weekend just 4 days after I sold my previous one. This car was also an 04 Ti Grey with just a few factory differences.
Now what was different is that the car had a Petit SC kit on it a Mazdaspeed clip and very low miles for the year, sitting at just under 17k when I bought her.
It was actually nice buying the same car since all the knowledge ive gained working and researching parts for the old car transferred directly to this one.
The first thing I wanted to do with this car was get rid of the OEM suspension but I knew I wanted to get something good, so the first mod for this 8 was a set of Bilstein PSS9 coilovers.
I took the new car out to DGRR for my 2nd year and had a great time heres a couple pics from the event and the car lowered on the Bilsteins. She ran great the whole time even being pushed pretty hard on the dragon and other nearby roads.
The next project for this car is going to be completing the MS kit other than the wing and then to start cleaning up the engine bay some and probably guages in the car.
So literally a day after I sold my 8 I saw my new 8 in the FS section here. It was a deal I could not pass up so I made the arrangements to go and pick her up that weekend just 4 days after I sold my previous one. This car was also an 04 Ti Grey with just a few factory differences.
Now what was different is that the car had a Petit SC kit on it a Mazdaspeed clip and very low miles for the year, sitting at just under 17k when I bought her.
It was actually nice buying the same car since all the knowledge ive gained working and researching parts for the old car transferred directly to this one.
The first thing I wanted to do with this car was get rid of the OEM suspension but I knew I wanted to get something good, so the first mod for this 8 was a set of Bilstein PSS9 coilovers.
I took the new car out to DGRR for my 2nd year and had a great time heres a couple pics from the event and the car lowered on the Bilsteins. She ran great the whole time even being pushed pretty hard on the dragon and other nearby roads.
The next project for this car is going to be completing the MS kit other than the wing and then to start cleaning up the engine bay some and probably guages in the car.
Last edited by RX8inSTL; 05-16-2014 at 06:07 PM.
it has been so far
08-21-2014, 08:49 PM
#7
Lately I have been able to start finishing up a few projects that I started with the 8. I now have MS Side-skirts and Rear Diffuser installed. I am finishing up my battery relocate and also moved the coolant tank to the washer fluid area. Also picked up a new set of wheels, Enkei Kojin 18x9.5 +30.
Im happy with how things are going with the car, it will be nice to drive it after this first round of modifications. Hopefully next I can get some proper gauges installed.
Pics!!!
Im happy with how things are going with the car, it will be nice to drive it after this first round of modifications. Hopefully next I can get some proper gauges installed.
Pics!!!
08-22-2014, 06:37 PM
#12
Thanks, and yes I used my GoPro for these, Love that thing.
09-19-2014, 10:21 AM
#19
Doo eeet. You will have to colour match the other pieces though.
10-27-2014, 12:28 PM
#23
i haz rotary? say what?
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Great looking car, must be nice to make this one just the way you want minus the learning mistakes you made on your last one! Are you disappointed you didn't get an FD?
10-27-2014, 08:29 PM
#24
So far not one bit, I would love an FD but I still really like the looks of the 8 and everything about it. Maybe one day when I want more power I will think that but I think I can still get an extra 50-60hp out of this engine after a rebuild. I have dreams of an REW possibly but right now that thought will stay a dream. Still having a ton of fun with the supercharger.
